Fired Up One of them Future Twins Today

[bigshrimpin]

Here's a few projects that can handle that power . . .

http://www.projectboats.net/pictures.html?1299

OR



http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/8/79230348.htm

[Skools Out]

Thanks BS i liked that first link that's like a over grown V-20. I looked at a 30 ft Chris-Craft he had on that website once but never got the money right for me to be willing to drive to S. Fla.

hey i like this WellCraft that project boats has in need of some motors.

[Blue_Runner]

Skool, I just used that Quicksilver stuff you get at Wal-mart. Glad to hear the motor looks good on the inside! The previous owner said they were winterized, so hope the other one looks as good.

About the 225 motors, if I were you I'd hang twin 115's on there. You'd have a heck of a rang and the reliability of twins without the added weight. Should push it over 50 easily I would think.

[Franco]

SKOOLS, IM ME ABOUT THE 225 - I MIGHT BE INTERESTED!!!

I talked to a friend of mine who used to build and race PowerPlay go-fast boats before I bought my overpowered V-20. He said if the transom will handle the push of the engines, the hull will handle the speed, though it could get squirrley at high speed with some waves since it is so short. Also, for a given speed, an increase in hp does not equal the same increase in speed. He said 70mph is elusive and for some reason it takes gobs of power for any boat to get there and even more gobs to break 80 and nearly double the hp from 80 to break 90. The Scarab 22 with the stock 330hp BBC runs upper 60's, but the same boat 502/502 Mercruiser will run upper 70's 180hp for 10mph. Eliminator makes a 22' steplift hull and they will give it to you with the 502/502 Merc. Point is, is if you pay attention, it's not quite as lethal as one might think. Just build the transom right and forget about insuring the thing. I don't know about other states, but you can get a boat recommissioned as home built here in Texas to keep it legal.

[Stinky_Hooker]

I am all for seeing you do it if you are serious...just be carefull!!


PS I have often though a v20 with twin 70s or 75s would be sweeet!!

I know its only 140hp, but with two props I bet it would be a nice lil ride!! Better on gas too! ;D

[Skools Out]

What i think would be great on any 19 to 22 foot boat would be a pair of the old Nissan 3 Cyl. 100 Hp motor. They are narrow and would be like having a 200 Hp but would have enough power at 100 hp to get you home on one if needed.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

What i think would be great on any 19 to 22 foot boat would be a pair of the old Nissan 3 Cyl. 100 Hp motor. They are narrow and would be like having a 200 Hp but would have enough power at 100 hp to get you home on one if needed.

You are right, I didnt think of limping home on one 75...100's would be tight!!!

[Blue_Runner]

Here is a hull for one of those sets of 140's...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCBAW...70498282QQrdZ1

[reelapeelin]

Skool, you're readin' my mind on HP, but I was thinkin' about how a pair of 100 or 115 E-Tecs would work bracketed on a full transom hull... ;) 8)...